Executive - EHS

Cushman & Wakefield; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,50,000 - 6,75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services firm is seeking an Executive - EHS in Chennai, India. The role involves assisting in the implementation and monitoring of Environment, Health & Safety systems on-site. Key responsibilities include daily inspections, enforcing safety measures, and coordinating training sessions. The ideal candidate should have a B.E. in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and 3 to 5 years of relevant EHS experience across various projects. The firm promotes a culture of inclusion and career development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Comprehensive employee benefits program

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in EHS for various project types.
• Familiarity with OSHA and local environmental laws.
• Experience conducting site inspections and audits.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor EHS policies at the site level.
• Conduct daily site inspections and corrective actions.
• Organize safety briefings and promote a proactive safety culture.

Skills

EHS regulations knowledge

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety training development

Education

B.E. in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Executive - EHS

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible in assisting implementing and monitoring Environment, Health & Safety systems across the project site. Acting as the on-site safety representative, the role ensures compliance with statutory regulations, project-specific EHS plans, and investor safety standards. Key responsibilities include daily safety supervision, conducting toolbox talks, enforcing PPE compliance, reporting hazards or incidents, and coordinating with contractors and the EHS Manager to promote a strong safety culture and maintain a zero-incident environment throughout design.

Job Description

About the Role:

• Implements and monitors C&W’s EHS policies, procedures, and statutory compliance requirements at site level.
• Conducts daily site inspections, identifies unsafe practices, and ensures immediate corrective actions.
• Organizes toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness sessions to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Verifies that all personnel follow PPE requirements, work permits, and method statements before work execution.
• Monitors high-risk activities such as excavation, scaffolding, electrical work, and lifting operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Assists in incident and near-miss investigations, prepares reports, and ensures corrective and preventive measures are implemented.
• Maintains EHS documentation including inspection checklists, registers, permits, and training records.
• Coordinates with contractors for regular safety audits and ensures closure of non-conformities within agreed timelines.
• Supports waste management, pollution control, and environmental protection initiatives at site.
• Ensures proper display of safety signage, barricading, and emergency preparedness measures on-site.
• Reports daily EHS observations, KPI performance, and compliance status to the EHS Manager for review and reporting to the client.
• Implements and monitors C&W’s EHS policies, procedures, and statutory compliance requirements at site level.

About You:

• B.E. in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with 3 to 5 years of experience in residential, commercial, hospitality, institutional, and industrial projects.
• Knowledge of EHS regulations, standards, and compliance (e.g., OSHA, Factory Acts, local environmental laws).
• Experience in risk assessment, incident investigation, and corrective action implementation.
• Ability to develop and deliver safety training programs.
• Familiarity with safety audits, permits, and site inspections.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment. We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.